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Sheila Beal

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Sheila Beal is the founder and editor of Go Visit Hawaii. You can connect with Sheila Beal on Twitter, Go Visit Hawaii on Facebook, or Instagram.
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Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Hawaii

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 19, 2018
Hawaii sure knows how to host celebrations and this New Year’s Eve is no exception! All across the major Hawaiian Islands, you can find fireworks shows, special holiday menus, music,…
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2016 Lana’i Desk Calendar Giveaway

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 29, 2015
We have three 2016 Lana’i desk calendars to giveaway. Each month features a beautiful painting by esteemed Lana’i artist Mike Carroll. To enter to win one of these calendars, simply…
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We wish you a very Mele Kalikimaka!

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 24, 2015
We wish you and yours a very Mele Kalikimaka, which is the Hawaiian way to say Merry Christmas!
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Hapuna Beach Prince/Westin Hotel – Kohala Coast luxury for less

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 6, 2019
2019 Update: Here’s our updated review of the Westin Hapuna Beach Resort. 2018 Update: This resort has undergone a major renovation with newly designed rooms and the addition of an…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Double rainbow at Ho’okipa Park Lookout

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 18, 2015
Mahalo to Linda Dobbins for sharing this stunning double rainbow photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Linda took this photo while stopping at the Ho’okipa Park Lookout off Maui’s…
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Maui Christmas & New Year’s Eve events pages updated for 2015/2016!

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 14, 2015
We’ve updated these two popular holiday events pages: Maui Christmas – filled with fun things to see and do at Christmastime. Maui New Year’s Eve – with recommendations for catching…
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  • Oahu Events
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Our 2015/2016 Waikiki & Honolulu New Year’s Eve Guide is available!

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 11, 2015
If you’ve been waiting on our annual guide of where to see fireworks, enjoy special dining and celebrate New Year’s Eve in Waikiki and Honolulu, we’re pleased to tell you…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Golden Kauai Sunset

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 11, 2015
Mahalo to Nicobabie for sharing this lovely Kauai photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. We can almost feel the soothing warmth of sun beaming from this golden sunset. Happy…
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Aloha Monday Photo: A Day of Remembrance

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 7, 2015
We normally share readers photos on Fridays, but today we’re sharing a special photo for this day of Pearl Harbor Remembrance. Mahalo to Matt McGee for sharing this photo of an…
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Aloha Friday Photo: Poipu Paddle Surfing

  • Sheila Beal
  • December 4, 2015
Mahalo to Tom Sakiyama for sharing his photo with us for Aloha Friday Photos. Tom captured this paddle surfing photo near Poipu on the island of Kauai. Just from this…
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Waikiki Christmas Events & Dining Guide is available!

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 14, 2018
We know many of you have been waiting for our 2018 Waikiki Christmas dining and events guide and we’re please to announce that it’s now available! This guide includes: Christmas…
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Giveaway: Mele Kalikimaka Ornaments

  • Sheila Beal
  • November 30, 2015
  It’s time for a fun little Christmasy giveaway! Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii’s way to say Merry Christmas. So, this set of Mele Kalikimaka ornaments will bring a bit of…
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